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The 36^th Annual SummerTour will be in Harbor Beach, MI at the North Park Campground (836 N. Huron Avenue, Harbor Beach, MI 48441). We’ll be in Michigan’s thumb. It has cute resort towns, Lake Huron shoreline and good roads. This is a family-friendly five-day bicycle tour.
Last day for partial refunds is June 22, 2026*
Early check-in begins Tuesday, July 21st, 3pm – 8pm
Check-in continues Wednesday, July 22nd, 10 am
Riding July 22 - 26, 2026 – Wednesday to Sunday
30 – 70 miles per day
Hub & Spokes format
Kids are discounted or free
Tent Camping
All other types of camping at an additional charge
4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners
SAG support
Mechanic – free labor
No Pets allowed on SummerTour (TCBA pet policy)
*Refund requests received on or before Monday, June 22, 2026, will incur a $100.00 cancellation fee per person. Processing fees are non-refundable. No refunds after June 22, 2026.
If Event is Full, please check back at a later date as the event will reopen for registrations if there are cancellations before June 22, 2026.
For more information visit our website at: www.BikeTCBA.org/summertour
For full details read our newsletter at: www.BikeTCBA.org/summertour
THE TIME HAS COME TO SUFFER IN OVALS ONCE AGAIN!
This event is for H+P members only (or friends of H+Pers), is CHIP TIMED this year, and is 100% rankings eligible!
Location: St. Davids High School
Time: 7:00AM
7:00AM- Race chip and kit pick up
7:30am-
o 5000m heat 1(sub 19-ish)
o 5000 heat 2 (19-23)
o 5000m heat 3 (23+)
9:00am- The Mile
8:50am- Wave 1 800m (fast heat)
8:55am- Wave 2 800m (slow heat)
9:15am- 400m backwards race
9:25- 400m WALKING race- ADDED!
9:40am- Elimination Mile Madness
o Fun heat first
o Then competitive women's heat
o Then competitive men's heat
o 800m (timed) - (Big kids, 12 and under)
o 400m (medium kids (6-9ish, not timed, no parents)
o 100m (2-6ish yo, parents welcome)
o 50m (2 and under, parents welcome)
KIDS RACE DETAILS
100% Free for all
Age ranges are to your discretion
All participants will receive a race bib and participant ribbon to make it feel like an official race experience!
Top 3 men and top 3 women will be awarded with medals in the 800m
SUPPORTED BY:
FOOD from MY NEXT KW HOME GROUP.
PRIZES from RUNNERS' CHOICE WATERLOO and BROOKS
TIMING and other stuff from RUN WATERLOO
We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. --- We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes! --- We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below: --- PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR THE 2026 EVENT! THIS YEAR THE COURSE WILL BE RUN IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. We switch directions every year. That means that we will be running "downhill" on the rail trail this year. Personally, I find this direction more difficult but I seem to be in the minority as most people say that this direction is
easier. Come and join us at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area for Tally in the Valley, a race unlike any other in the area. --- Race Information: Participants will run a 7km loop through the unique Carolinian forest in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. The loop is primarily made up of groomed double track trails with rolling hills and approximately 130m of elevation gain per loop. Although there aren't any major climbs on this course, the constant rolling hills will wear you down in the later stages of the race. Check out the following video for a look at the course: Choose between running a single loop (7k), 3 loops (21k), 23 loops (100 miles), or run for 6/12/24 hours and see how many loops you can complete in the time provided. Runners who complete 23 loops (100 miles/161km) will earn themselves a custom belt buckle while all other participants will also be recognized for their hard work with a custom finishers medal. Looking for something a little different? Try "The Gong Show"!
This is an elimination style event, inspired by the Big's Backyard Ultra, that we are super stoked about. Participants will be given 1 hr to complete the 7km loop. Runners who successfully complete the loop within 1 hr (which may seem easy at first but will eventually become very challenging), will wait at the start line until the gong is hit, marking the time cut-off for the loop AND the start of the next loop. Please note: regardless of how fast participants complete their loop, they can't start their next loop until the gong is struck, which will be every hour on the hour. Participants remain in the event until they can no longer finish a loop within 1 hour OR until the race reaches 24 hours. If there is more than 1 runner to start the final loop after 23 hours, the first runner to complete the final loop will be the winner. However, ALL runners that make it to the 23 hour mark will receive a custom belt buckle since they will have run 100 miles. This race is awesome to watch as there is
quite a bit of strategy involved. Ideally, runners will want to run a comfortable pace and conserve energy but will also want to leave themselves some time to fuel-up at the aid station and have a short break before heading out for another loop. If you are planning on running the Gong Show Event, you might want to watch the following video for some tips: In the 6/12/24 hour races there are no DNF's (Did Not Finish). Each runner that starts the race will be recognized for the distance that they complete, regardless of when they stop. In the last 30 minutes before the completion of each timed event, we will have race volunteers stationed at different points on the course to mark how many kms into the loop the participants are when the time is up. --- Course Description: To view a course map, click here, but I wouldn't trust the elevation gain listed. Our watches consistently show 130-140m of gain per loop, not 59m as indicated on the map. Either way, it's runnable! Counter-Clockwise Loop
(THIS YEAR): There is a big change that will be happening this year (and likely from this point on). Every year, the race headquarters has been placed in the overflow parking field off of sawmill trail. However, the Conservation Area would like to regenerate this area and let the field grow naturally, which we think is great! This year, the race will start at the Trail Centre (right by the tap that our participants love). There are some real benefits to this change including the fact that we will have more space to set up and the area is flat, which will give our participants and their crews a level area for set-up. The biggest downside is that this area has always worked as an unofficial aid station where runners can fill up their bottles and cool off. BUT DON'T WORRY, we will set up an additional water station along the course. The loop will remain exactly the same, we will just be starting at a different point on the loop. Overall, we believe that it will make for a better experience for
everyone and we are excited about the change. The first 2km of the loop will be on the rail trail and will be slighlty downhill the entire way. This is a great spot to recover from the hills of the previous loop. If it is a sunny day, this section will be hot since there isn't a lot of shade. After exiting the rail trail, runners will run down a short but steep hill and will be at the lowest point of the course. The next 2.5km is mostly small rolling hills. Although it is entirely runnable, there is definitely more uphill than downhill in this section. The next 2-2.5km are the most challenging on the loop. This section is made up of rolling hills - no big hills but you will feel them! This will bring participants back to the Trail Centre, which is the where our Race HQ will be. --- Aid Stations: There will be one aid station on the course, which will be located at the start/finish area. Stock up in between loops. There will be water, an electrolyte drink, and all of your typical ultra
running fare including sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, pickles, and chips. The menu will change as the day goes on. Last year there was grilled cheese, quesadillas and perogies. There will also be portable toilets located at the aid station. For those of you interested in running in the "Gong Show" elimination event, you can hang out at the aid station (start/finish area) after finishing the loop until the gong is hit, at which point you need to get moving if you want to make the next cut-off! The faster you finish your loop, the more time you have to rest and fuel-up. This year, we will be setting up a self-serve water station at approximately the halfway point of the loop. Please note that all Happy Trails Racing events are cup-less so you will need to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill at the aid stations. --- Pacers: Gong Show: No pacers in the Gong Show elimination event. 6 Hour: No pacers in the 6 hour. 12 Hour: Pacers are strongly discouraged in the 12 hour day
race, but allowed in the 12hr night race. Since the course is 7km, there will be a lot of participants out on the course. However, we don't ever want our participants to be in any danger so if you feel like you need one for safety reasons, by all means, go for it but only in the last 4 hours of the 12hr day event. If you feel like you will need a pacer for safety reasons before this, please message the race director before registering. Participants over the age 65 are welcome to have a pacer at any time. Pacers will have to pay the park admission fee at the gatehouse when they arrive on site. 24 Hour and 100 Miles: Pacers will be permitted, if necessary, at 9pm. Pacers can only join their runner at the start/finish area. Pacers cannot mule (carry anything for their runner). --- Race Swag: All participants will receive a really cool and buttery-soft t-shirt that you can wear around town to show everybody that you're a bad-ass. (Please note: t-shirt design is subject to change depending on
supplier availability). Runners will have the option to choose either a Unisex Shirt or a Women's Cut Shirt during the registration process. The title "Women's Cut" is the actual name of the cut. Any person is welcome to choose whichever option they wish. Please note, the women's cut shirts do tend to fit a bit small so you may want to size up. The following shirt was last year's design: The race shirt cut-off date is July 1. If you register after July 1, you probably will NOT receive a t-shirt. Participants in the 7k, 21k, 6hr, 12hr, and 24hr events will all receive a rad race medal (the 2023 medal, bib, and sticker are posted below), unless you run 100 miles, in which case, you will earn yourself a SWEET belt buckle! Participant in the Gong Show get NUTHIN' unless they run 100 miles or win the event. That's part of the fun! --- Post Race Food: We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. Because of this, rather than include the cost of a post-race
meal that you may or may not enjoy/ be able to eat, we do not include meals in our race registration fees. We do this to give you the biggest bang for your buck and to try to enhance your experience the best that we can. --- Refund Policy: Happy Trails Racing has a great policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out. Also, please note that we don't have waitlists. If spots open up they will be available on Race Roster so check back occasionally. --- Race Reports: Check
out the following Race Recaps:
LONDON, LET'S DO THIS! ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES! The 5K Foam Fest is a one of a kind Obstacle Course based Fun Run! Join us for over 25 obstacles including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to awesome music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 6 and under, taste delicious food, shop from local vendors and celebrate your success in our well-stocked beer garden. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the 5K Foam Fest is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike...Walk it, Run it, Charge it, Fun it; this course should be enjoyed at your own pace and all obstacles are optional! PRICE JUMPS SOON!
We dedicate this in loving memory of our cousin Donald M. Cook, a fallen hero who heroically sacrificed his life in Vietnam while serving our nation. Proceeds will proudly be given to The Blue Star Mothers Thumb Chapter 178 and The VFW Post 116, honoring his memory and supporting those who serve.
A great family event with a distance for everyone and drawings to win many great prizes!
EVENTS: *8K Run * 2 Mile Run * 2 Mile Walk
WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2026. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration is from 7:30-8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Gallup Park in Port Austin located just off M-25
REGISTRATION AND FEES: 2 Mile Run and Walk- Before July 11, 2026, $20 * After July 11, 2026, $25 * No Shirt subtract $5. 8K- Before July 11, 2026, $25 * After July 11, 2026, $30 * No Shirt subtract $5.
*Shirts are NOT guaranteed after July 11, 2026
FACILITIES: Please come dressed and ready to race. Port-A-Johns are available at the park.
COURSE: The scenic 8K Run includes both village and rural roads, about 50/50 paved and gravel. The 2 Mile Run and Walk is all paved village streets. Water stations provided. Refreshments will be provided at the pavilion after the race.
*The 2 Mile Run and Walk will start at 8:30 a.m. with the 8K Run starting a couple of minutes after.
**The 8K Run will start in the opposite direction as the 2 Mile races.
***If you sign up for the 2 Mile walk you MUST walk the whole course from start to finish.
RESULTS/TIMING: Our race will be professionally timed by Aldrich Timing & Race Management LLC. Results will be posted shortly after the race on http://runsignup.com/portaustinrunandwalk
AWARDS: Trophies to overall male and female winner. Trophies or awards to top 3 finishers in each age group
AGE GROUPS: Both 2 Mile Run and Walk and 8K Run: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
REGISTER: Online by clicking the Sign Up button OR see our mail entry information below.
MAIL ENTRIES: Print and fill in the Paper Registration Form to mail with your check. Make checks payable and mail to:
Port Austin Run and Walk, 4735 Champagne Rd, Caseville, MI. 48725.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Karla Hartz 989-550-3637 or email [email protected]
Don’t forget to cheer for yourself when you reach the finish line
Welcome to Season One
Sinnerman Trials is a monthly 5K race series built for athletes who want more than participation.
Every month, runners step onto the start line in a competitive atmosphere built around performance, consistency, and progression.
Entry is open to all athletes. No qualifying time is required to register.
The Standard
Run Sub 21:00. Become SINNERMAN.
Athletes who break the standard earn entry into the official rankings, receive issued gear, and qualify for future championship events exclusive to SINNERMAN athletes.
Every Trial is an opportunity to prove yourself. Fast fields, live DJ, race day atmosphere, and a leaderboard that rewards performance.
Season One is underway.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 First wave at 6:00 p.m. Victoria Park, Kitchener, ON
Run Pure + Simple is our no-bells series of races. These events offer great atmospheres with nothing extra, and are FREE to Run Waterloo members.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or you've never toed the start line of a race, this event is for you! This is the sixth running of this great 1,609 metre event. Most people can walk a mile in 15-20 minutes.
No swag, no food, no awards, just a certified and chiptimed summertime 1 Mile to add to your running schedule.
Online registration is no longer available. If a runner withdraws from the race, we will open up their spot. If you see the number of runners is less than 67, email us at [email protected]. We will award spots on a first come, first served basis. There is no waitlist.
Welcome to the backyard!
We are so incredibly excited and honoured to welcome you to our signature event, the Persistence Backyard Ultra, Ontario's original affiliated backyard ultra.
Do you have enough persistence to push yourself further than you think is possible? Do you have enough persistence to be the Last One Standing? Find out during the 5th edition of the Persistence Backyard Ultra, beginning on August 1st, 2026.
As a bonus for any Ontario runners, the backyard will be taking place on the August long weekend, giving you an extra day to run, or recover. That will lead to less of those "why are you walking like that?" conversations when you go back to work.
The Backyard is for all runners. Past years have seen a number of runners reach new personal bests, completing their first marathon, ultramarathon, or going further than they ever had. How far can you go?
This year's event is once again a Silver Ticket event. This means that our winner receives an automatic entry to compete in the World Team Championship!
We are very proud that the 2022, and 2024 events sent two runners, our winners, Amanda Nelson and Justin Wright, and our assists, Brian Bondy and Francois Decelles, to the World Team Championship.
The Persistence Backyard Ultra is an official affiliated race of Lazarus Lake's Big Dog's Backyard Ultra.
As with all of our events, a portion of each registration will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation in support of children and their families in our community.
Please note, that we will not be maintaining a waitlist this year. The race is capped at 67 participants, if you see the participant number is less than 67, there is a spot for you, grab it before it's gone.
Race Sanctioning
The Persistence Backyard Ultra has always been proudly sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.
The Venue/Course
The backyard will take place at the Eco Park located just outside of the northeast corner of London at 15889 Medway Road in Arva. If you enter Eco Park London into Google Maps, you'll find it (we'll have more specific instructions closer to race day).
Our course will be made up of a smaller circuit, of approximately 3.36 kilometres which you must complete two times consecutively within the hour to make up the required 6.7056 kilometre loop.
You will never be far from Race HQ, so this makes it a great race for those of you who might be unsure of tackling a new distance.
The course is very runnable, consisting of a crushed stone trail, some grass, and a dirtroad.
Please note that the Eco Park is a private facility. Runners are unable access the park to run the course prior to the event (also, the course won't be set up until race day).
You can view the course here (please note, this is an approximation of the course, and there may be slight variations):
https://onthegomap.com/s/au541jhc
The course will start at the green dot on the map. Runners will head west, before going around the pond. They will continue past the start corral, and then complete the rest of the 3.36 km course. After rounding the pond again, they will reenter the start corral and complete the 3.36 km course another time to make up the required distance within the hour.
You can check out some photos of the course on our website:
https://www.persistenceracing.com/persistence-backyard-ultra
Two time winner, Amanda Nelson, stated after her second win that "a national record could be set on this course."
Race Schedule
Runners and crew may set up canopies and other race items the evening prior to the race from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The gates will not open until 5 p.m., so please don't arrive early. You must leave the park by 7 p.m. No exceptions. There is no camping option the night prior to the race.
Each runner is able to bring a 10 x 10 canopy. Please be mindful of your fellow competitors, and stick to this.
You are also encouraged to pick up your race kits if setting up on Friday evening.
The race will begin at 7 a.m. on August 1st, 2026 and continue until one runner completes one loop more than all other runners (or until no runners can complete one more loop...)
At 5:30 a.m. runners and crew will have access to the park. The gate to the park will not be open until 5:30 a.m. Please do not arrive early, as you will be blocking traffic on Medway Road.
5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. Race day kit pickup.
6:40 a.m. Mandatory race meeting for all runners and crew.
7 a.m. The first loop!
The Rules
By entering this race you are agreeing to all of the official rules of affiliated backyard races as stated in the picture below. It is your responsibility to ensure that your crew is also aware of these rules.
These rules are black and white (as you can see above), there is no grey area open for interpretation. To maintain our affiliation, and allow our runners the chance to qualify, we must adhere strictly to these rules.
In addition to the above rules, we will be limiting each runner to 2 crew members to start the event. As runners are eliminated, they and/or their crew members, may assist other runners between loops. You may switch out crew members during daylight hours.
Due to spacing and safety considerations (the course runs along the only road into and out of the park), spectators are not allowed.
Your race bib must be worn on the front of your body, and remain visible at all times while on the course.
If you are dropping from the event, please inform a race official.
Runners and their crew will be responsible for ensuring they dispose of any garbage/recycling in the provided bins (previous year's participants have set a very high standard in this regard, they were awesome!)
Safety/Gear
Headlamps (or equivalent) will be required after dark for those runners who make it that far. Reflective gear is encouraged.
It will likely be hot during the event, please ensure that you have adequate warm-weather gear and are prepared for any other possible elements, such as, but not limited to, cooler temps, rain, etc.
We will have medical support on site. Medical personnel along with race staff will have the authority to withdraw runners from the event in the event that it is determined that it is unsafe for them to continue.
Please inform race officials before departing the site. If you are driving, please allow adequate rest and recovery before doing so.
Food/Hydration
You are required to bring all of your own food and drinks for the event. There is no potable water on site (the race will provide some hydration options). Crew members must also provide their own hydration and food. There is limited access to electricity onsite if you'd like to boil water. In addition there will be access to a bbq for food preparation.
Due to park regulations, there is no alcohol permitted onsite.
Camping/Shelters etc.
You are allowed to bring your own shelters. In addition, there is a covered pavilion (concrete pad) near the start/finish area which may be utilized.
Spots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. As the race progresses, and runners are eliminated, we ask that eliminated runners move their camps further back from the start corral to allow remaining runners to have those spots. Eliminated runners/crew are welcome, and encouraged to stay to cheer on/support remaining competitors (within the stated rules of course!), and to have fun.
Timing
There will be no timing. That's what you have that fancy watch for! You are either back at race HQ before the hour expires or you're not. Simple. Whether you get there in 39 minutes, or 59 minutes, is irrelevant.
Swag/Prizes
Each runner will receive an awesome commemorative hoodie so you can brag to all of your friends about that time you ran a backyard ultra! We can confidently state that this may be the most comfortable race hoodie you will ever own. You can also use it as a pillow when you curl up in the fetal position after your 17th loop!
The winner will receive some prizes courtesy of Persistence Racing and our sponsors. Most importantly, the winner will receive the coveted Laz Jacket (think the Masters green jacket only way cooler and far more prestigious) and the silver coin.
In addition, the winner will receive a free entry to next year's Persistence Backyard. We will also provide the winner with $250 to assist with their trip to represent Canada***
To be paid once the winner provides proof of booked travel. If the winner does not go to the event, this money will not be awarded
Photos
If you're running for that long, we can probably get some pictures of you. Eventually, you will be moving pretty slowly, so it should be easy. We will give them to you for free, because, even though you might not like us when you are on your 27th loop, we will still like you.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for this event. However, life happens. Work trouble, running injuries, a bad paper cut, we get it. If you have to withdraw from the event by June 17th, 2026 we will give you a 100% race credit for a future Persistence race.***
There are no bib transfers.
If you need to withdraw after June 17th you will receive a 50% race credit. Sorry, but by then we will have already paid for your stuff, and the resale market for unclaimed race hoodies is unfavourable.
race credits will be minus taxes, fees, and donations
Past Results
2022
Last One Standing: Amanda Nelson 33 loops (silver ticket)
Assist: Brian Bondy
2023
Last One Standing: Amanda Nelson 32 loops
Assist: Jean-Gabriel Gagnon
2024
Last One Standing: Justin Wright 47 loops (silver ticket)
Assist: Francois Decelles
2025
Last One Standing: Michael Rouleau 43 loops
Assist: Amanda Nelson
Other
If you're on Facebook, be sure to join the Persistence Backyard Ultra Facebook group (there is a tab at the top of this page).
This race is shaping up to be one incredible adventure. Whether you are trying to reach a new distance goal, or trying to win the event, we are going to support you, you are going to crush it, and we are all going to have one awesome weekend (and beyond???)!
We will have more information for you closer to race day in our detailed race guide. Thanks for being a part of the backyard!
"Welcome to the backyard family."
-Laz
please note that the above information is subject to change(we will advise of any notable changes)
Other Races
Be sure to check out all of our Persistence races here.
The 2026 Yale Bologna Run will be timed by Eastside Racing Company.
6:30-7:30 a.m. Walk-Up Registration (t-shirt not guaranteed)
8:00 am- 1 mile fun run/walk
8:30 am- 5K run
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Prizes: All early-registered participants (by July 22) will receive a T-shirt and finisher medal. Overall male and overall female winners will be awarded a prize.
5K Prizes: All early-registered participants (by July 22) will receive a medal and a T-shirt. Top male and female participant in each age group will be awarded a prize. All results will be posted on Facebook and the Yale Expositor.
Prices:
1-mile: $25 plus sign up fee. PRICES INCREASE AFTER JULY 22.
5K: $40 plus sign up fee. PRICES INCREASE AFTER JULY 22.
Age groups for 5K: 1-19 ____ 20-29 ____ 30-39 ____ 40-49 ____ 50-59 _____ 60-69 ____ 70+ _____
The Laker 5k Run, 5k Walk, and 1/4 Kids Fun Run are held at EPBP Laker Schools. The race is a fundraiser for the Laker Cross Country Team.
The 10th annual Bluewater International Granfondo plans to celebrate a decade of welcoming cylists to Lambton County's Bluewaterland.
Starting and finishing in the City of Sarnia’s beautiful Mike Weir Park, there are four routes to choose from, all of which have some outstanding views of Lambton County; including, finishing along the stunning shores of Lake Huron. There is no start to finish time as in traditional racing formats but rather timed sections that count toward the riders competition time. This means you can take your time between race sections, stop at the Fuel Stations and regroup to enjoy the ride with your friends and teammates. At the finish, a hot meal and beverage awaits you, where you can sit with fellow riders while listening to a live band . This event is a must do for both cycling enthusiasts and first timers.
Whether you are looking to experience the enjoyment of riding on quiet country roads and thriving fruit orchards or challenge yourself on the rolling hills of Arkona, you will find it all in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
50 km’s, 8 sections, 4 runners, 1 team, 1 vehicle.
Join us for the 5th Annual Barley's Broken Rail Relay, where we’ll run from North London to the epic finish line at Broken Rail Brewery in St. Mary’s - Ragnar style!
Grab a team of four friends and get ready for an exciting relay race that combines trails, roads, and plenty of camaraderie. As one teammate runs their leg, the others drive to the next transition point - hydrating, snacking, cranking the tunes, and cheering on your fellow runners.
At least one runner from each team will be on the course running their section, with a maximum of 2 runners per team per section.
Ideally each runner will run two sections with the sections varying between road and trail throughout the run. Sections vary in length from 4.5-9km. New this year, we have Precision Fuel & Hydration providing all runners with nutrition on the course to keep you feeling strong all day long!
At the finish, celebrate your accomplishment with a cold beer, delicious food, and great company at the brewery.
To celebrate our 5th edition of this event, each participant will receive a limited edition BBRR T-Shirt from New Balance!
All profits from the event go to Ronald McDonald House Charities, helping families with seriously ill children stay together during tough times. It’s an unforgettable day of running, community, and giving back that you won’t want to miss!
Are you feeling philanthropic? Between now and race day, each team is encouraged (not mandatory) to raise even more money for Ronald McDonald House, with the top fundraising team being outfitted in their next running kit - furnished by our amazing New Balance family!
Spots are limited to 30 teams!
Please designate your team captain to register via the "Team Captain Registration" link. The captain will be required to create the team name. The other 3 individuals will use the "Non-Captain Registration" link and select their team name from the drop-down menu.
With this being a unique event concept, Scott Goodyear will be in touch with all team captains well in advance of the event, to go over the route, finer details, and answer any questions related to the day.
Storm the Beach is a 5k run / 2 mile walk along the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Harbor Beach, Michigan. This out and back race includes a short portion of the course run on the harbor break wall.
Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ This race is chip timed.
Race day registration and packet pick up starts at 7 am and continues until 8:15 am. Race day registration is $30.
We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.
We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes!
We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below:
Run the Full Marathon on the Saturday or the Half Marathon on the Sunday!!!
Or register for THE BRUCE DEUCE and run them both!!!
In addition to 2 medals, finishers of The Bruce Deuce will receive an additional race souvenir.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR THE 2026 EVENT
We are very excited to be able to offer a unique trail racing event on the Beaver Valley Section of the Bruce Trail. The race is named the Falling Water Marathon after the Falling Water section of the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail that participants will get to enjoy. It's not a fast course and it will almost certainly be the most challenging marathon you will ever run but the views will be spectacular!
This course is not meant for beginners. Although there are not any specific qualifying standards for this event, runners should definitely have experience running on trails. Every single year that we have hosted this event, we hear from A LOT of participants "that was harder than I expected!" The course is rocky, rooty, and very hilly. Aid stations will be further apart than many of our other events, due to the challenging terrain and limited access points. Although it is a "marathon", it is not a Boston Qualifier and if that irritates you, this probably isn't the race for you! Seriously, this race is tough. There will be waterfalls, steep climbs, and incredible views. The scenery will make the challenge worth it!
Please note all Happy Trails Racing events are cup-less so you will need to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill at the aid stations.
Registration:
In order to maximize the runner's experience and protect the trails, we are limiting the race to only 100 participants in each distance - the trail marathon (approximately 42km) and the trail half marathon (approximately 21km). This race typically sells out fairly quickly. To be fair, we will not hold spots for anybody. Also, please note that we don't have waitlists. If spots open up they will be available on Race Roster so check back occasionally.
Note: The Marathon will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00am and the Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 9:00am.
We will be donating $20 of every registration to the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club. Thank you for your support!
This donation will go directly to the Bruce Trail Club, without which, this event would not happen.
Race Details:
Marathon:
It's tough. Like, really tough.
This course has nearly 1600m of elevation gain and another 1600m of elevation loss. There are a few big climbs that will be difficult but it's the hundreds of little rollers that will break you down! Poles are permitted.
Click here for the Marathon Course GPX File.
Almost all of the race takes place on the Main Trail of the Bruce Trail (except for the trail crossovers and the newly added Kimberley Side Trail at the very end of the race). The course is permanently marked with blue blazes on the crossover trails and white blazes for the rest of the course (runners absolutely MUST have an understanding of how to follow blazes). We will further mark the course with orange flags and ribbons. Our markings will be done sparingly but we will do our very best to clearly mark all important turns. When in doubt, follow the white blazes!
The race will start and finish at the Beaver Valley Ski Club. Runners will make their first crossing through the valley (East bound). This section, which takes place on the crossover trail (blue blazes) will have participants tackling one of the most challenging climbs of the day right at the start of the race. Runners will then head South and cross back to the West side via Campbell's Hill and Graham's Hill. This will involve a run down (about 1k) to the low-point of the valley followed by a LONG climb back up the other side. This climb is approximately 1.5k long and is tough. Oh yeah, marathon runners are going to have to complete the climb again towards the end of the race! It is runnable, but only if you are a black-belt hill ninja- It is on road (quite rough and sketchy road, however) so that makes it a bit easier, right?
Runners will then head South all the way to the Southern-most point of the course, just beyond Hogg's Falls. Runners will then head North past the beautiful Eugenia Falls (bring a camera, if you can) all the way back to that dreaded Campbell's Hill/Graham's Hill crossing, which they will do again. Once runners are back on the West-side of the valley, they will venture back North to the Beaver Valley Ski Club. Once you make your way up, up, up, up to the very top, you will run along the top section of the ski hill and onto some rolling single-track trail. You will run all the way to a road, where you will turn around. From this point, the final 4-5km are MOSTLY flat/downhill. Easy peasy.
Half Marathon:
The Half Marathon course is much more than HALF of the marathon! It contains the 2 most challenging sections from the full marathon and has close to 1000m of elevation gain.
The race will start and finish at the Beaver Valley Ski Club. Runners will make their first crossing through the valley (East bound). This section, which takes place on the crossover trail (blue blazes) will have participants tackling one of the most challenging climbs of the day right at the start of the race. Runners will then head South and cross back to the West side via Campbell's Hill and Graham's Hill. This will involve a run down (about 1k) to the low-point of the valley followed by a LONG climb back up the other side. This climb is approximately 1.5k long and is tough.
Once runners are back on the West-side of the valley, they will venture back North to the Beaver Valley Ski Club. Once you make your way up, up, up, up to the very top, you will run along the top section of the ski hill and onto some rolling single-track trail. You will run all the way to a road, where you will turn around. From this point, the final 4-5km are MOSTLY flat/downhill. Easy peasy.
Please note that the 1/2 marathon contains almost all of the big climbs from the full marathon and, therefore, is far more than "half as challenging". It's a beast.
Make a Weekend of it!
Although the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail section is a great reason to visit the area, the surrounding towns are what initially drew us to the area. There are a lot of Airbnb options in the area and cottages that can be rented as well. There is a 'tiny house' that we often rent that has the most unbelievable view and the owner (Brenda) is an incredibly gracious host. There are other great places as well. In fact, last year we were able to rent a cottage at the Beaver Valley Ski Club and spend the weekend just steps from the starting line. Make sure you stop by the Kimberley General Store for some pastries, coffee, and really cool souvenirs. Top of the Rock is a great place to grab groceries (LCBO inside as well), baked goods, produce, and hot food. Our favourite place to eat is definitely Justin's Oven. Amazing!
Race Cut-off:
Because of the difficulty of this course, the cut-off time for the marathon will be 11 hours. There will be a rolling cutoff in effect as follows:
Aid Station #1 (approximately 8.5 km): 2hrs 15mins (11:15am). This section is amongst the most challenging.
Aid Station #2 (approximately 15 km): 4hrs 15mins (1:15pm)
Aid Station #3 (approximately 25 km): 6hrs (3:00pm)
Aid Station #4 (approximately 31 km): 8hrs (5:00pm)
Aid Station #5 (approximately 39 km): 9hrs 45 mins (6:45)
Finish (approximately 42.2km): 11hrs (8:00pm)
The cutoff for the half marathon is 5.5 hours (2:30pm).
Race Swag:
This year, we are switching it up a bit. In the past years, we have given out backpacks and duffel bags. However, this race tends to bring back A LOT of repeat runners (many of whom now have a collection of Falling Water bags). For that reason, this year, for the first time, we will be providing a race shirt.
Post Race Food:
We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. Because of this, rather than include the cost of a post-race meal that you may or may not enjoy/ be able to eat, we do not include meals in our race registration fees. We suggest checking out one of the great eateries in the area or bringing your own stuff. We will have snacks available at the finish line, just not an actual meal.
Refund Policy:
Happy Trails Racing has a great policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out.
Thumbs Up, Michigan!
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Part art tour, part foodie experience, all fun – this wander has it all.
We stumbled across the 53 North Barn Art Project and thought, let’s build a ride around this. Then we realized the Caseville Cheeseburger Festival happens in the same corner of Michigan…and just like that, Thumbs Up! was born.
Join us for a laid-back weekend exploring Michigan's beautiful Thumb region by bike. We'll kick things off at Sleeper State Park before riding into Caseville to experience the famous Cheeseburger Festival. From there, we'll wander quiet backroads through the colorful 53North Barn Art Project, discover scenic farmland and Lake Huron shoreline, and spend a night camping at Lighthouse County Park.
Along the way, we'll enjoy great food, campfires, lakeside views, and the easygoing camaraderie that makes every J.P. Wanderwheels adventure special. We take care of the route planning, campsites, meals, snacks, and all the little details so you can simply enjoy the ride.
Expect scenic roads, memorable side quests, comfortable daily mileage, and plenty of time to soak in the experience. Whether you're new to bikepacking or a seasoned adventurer, Thumbs Up! is a fun, fully guided weekend designed to help you discover one of Michigan's most unique regions—one mile, one cheeseburger, and one barn at a time.
August 14-16
Saturday Route - Barn Art Tour
Sunday Route back to Sleeper
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Gran Fondo Lake Huron
Presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers
August 15th, 2026
Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power and Suppliers is a fully supported fundraising cycling event taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026. When you register, everything is in place so you can focus on what matters most, riding for healthcare close to home.
Your registration includes:
• Easy to use fundraising tools, guidance, and ongoing support
• Fully stocked nutrition and hydration rest stops along the route
• On course mechanical support
• A hot BBQ catered lunch and one complimentary beer, with additional beer available for purchase
• An official Gran Fondo Lake Huron event t shirt
• Awards and prizes that celebrate your fundraising impact
This support is intentional. It allows you to ride with purpose, knowing your effort is helping advance care at your local hospital and across the Brightshores Health System region.
Care starts here. You make it move.
100% of every rider raised dollar goes directly toward the fundraising initiatives, supporting care for patients and families across our community and the Brightshores Health System region.
2025 Results Link
Get ready to party island-style at the 25th Anniversary of the nation’s biggest Trop Rock festival! Join us at Caseville County Park for an unforgettable celebration, kicking off with a scenic morning race that winds through the best sights of Caseville—including a breathtaking stretch along the Saginaw Bay break-wall. (Heads up—single strollers are your best bet for this adventure!) Throughout the festival, be amazed by the flamingos, grass skirts and unbelievable designs featured throughout Caseville. The first 500 registrants to sign-up score a tropical race shirt (with limited sizes available and popular sizes going fast) and the first 600 score a participation medal that guarantees to put you on island time!
Registration Prices/Dates:
Early Online Registration: $30
August 15, $40
Early Packet Pickup:
August 14, 3-6:30pm at the Chamber of Commerce Office located at 6632 Main Street
Race Day Packet Pickup:
7:00am - 8:45am at the Caseville County Park Amphitheater located near the front entrance
Overall Awards:
Top Male and Female for 5K Run and 5K Walk
Age Group Awards:
Top 1 in each age group category. 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Timed town and country 5K course on pavement, gravel, and foot paths. Part of the course will be on a rail trail over the Cass River. We also offer a one-mile exercise walk on pavement that stays in town. Overall best female and male runners/walkers will receive a special award. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place runners/walkers in their age group will receive medals. Proceeds, after expenses, will benefit Our Lady Consolata Parish Food Pantry at St. Agatha's in Gagetown, MI. and Revive Ministries Food Pantry in Cass City, MI. This event is put on by the Central Thumb K of C # 8892 and use the facilities of Our Lady Consolata Parish in Cass City, MI.